About This Event

More than 60 years after its publication, why does The Bell Jar continue to resonate with new generations of readers? Sylvia Plath's only novel remains one of the defining works of modern literature, exploring ambition, identity and the pressures placed on women with extraordinary honesty. Join author Helen Bain , Backlisted podcast presenter Andy Miller and art historian and curator Rebecca Birrell as they revisit this literary classic, discussing its enduring influence, complex legacy and the questions it continues to raise about freedom, womanhood and finding your place in the world. Chaired by Olivia Chapman . There will be a book signing after this event . Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.

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Hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall.

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